Economic & Community Development

The Department of Development is a combination of the Economic and Community Development Departments. The Department provides a range of programs and services designed to strengthen our community by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities. We work with other City departments, the County, and community-based non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life for our citizens.

The Department staff value their interactions with residents, businesses, and institutions in order to promote the best ‘live, work, play’ environment for all people. Our goal is to make this community a place where residents and businesses alike can thrive through our program offerings - from home rehabilitation and repair programs to investment incentives and development opportunities.

Contractor Notice:
With many of our grants we get involved in rehabilitation, reconstruction and demolition of properties. So we welcome any and all contractors to contact us and apply to get on our pre-approved contractor list in order to be able to bid for various contracts.

City of Newark
Department of DevelopmentMinority and Women Business Enterprise Affirmative Marketing and Outreach

OBJECTIVE

The Newark Department of Development encourages minority owned and women owned business participation in the City of Newark’s HUD-assisted programs. We embrace the ideals of equal opportunity access and fair treatment in contracting, and strive to maximize contracting opportunities for minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

AFFIRMATIVE EFFORTS

City bids are openly advertised to all, submitted to plans rooms that in turn send the information out to their subscribers. The plans rooms can be accessed at:

Subrecipients of CDBG and HOME funds, contractors, and subcontractors, will be required to take affirmative steps to use MBE-WBE firms. The City will provide training, guidance, and information to Subrecipients about complying with MBE-WBE marketing, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements through the annual mandatory meeting and through regular correspondence that occurs throughout the program year.

Minority owned and women owned business owners, who wish to be placed on a mailing list for contracting opportunities involving the HUD programs, can contact the Department of Development at 740-670-7530.